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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,883.44, 4,324.77 and 1,034.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,883.44, 4,324.77 and 1,034.29 is: 1,551.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,883.44 : 4,324.77 = 1,034.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,883.44/4,324.77 = 1,034.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,883.44x = 4,324.77 × 1,034.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,883.44x = 4,473,071.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,473,071.77/2,883.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.30

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